Rangers-A’s, 7:05 p.m.; Scott Feldman gets nice matchup to rebound

Rangers starter: RHP Scott Feldman (1-6, 6.00) made his first quality start and earned his first win on June 19 at San Diego, then was sent back to the bullpen to make room for Roy Oswalt. He hasn’t pitched since that San Diego game and now fills in for the injured Colby Lewis. Feldman was raked for seven hits and eight runs in 1 2/3 innings at Oakland on June 4. He hasn’t beaten Oakland since May 29, 2009.

Matchup of note: INF Brandon Inge had the biggest blow in the eight-run second against Feldman on June 4 with a three-run homer. Inge is 4-for-9 in his career against Feldman.

Oakland starter: RHP Tyson Ross (2-7, 6.02 ERA) has won just once since April 28. He held the Angels scoreless for six innings on May 14. Since then, however, he’s allowed as many walks (17) as he has strikeouts in 26.2 innings over five starts. Away from pitcher-friendly Oakland, he’s allowed opponents a .357 batting average, .418 OBP and has a 7.18 ERA in six starts.

Matchup of note: Left-handed hitters crush him with a .352 batting average and .456 OBP. The Rangers haven’t faced him this year. For his career, he’s faced David Murphy (1-for-4) and Josh Hamilton (0-1).